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Maintaining Professionalism

Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques and applies this knowledge in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures and within laws and regulations governing nursing practice in the State of Oregon.

Assessment and Care

Affirms the patient’s condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment; sets outcomes; implements appropriate nursing actions and collaborates with other disciplines to meet the patient’s/family’s physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs; and evaluates patient’s progress.

Medication Administration

Calculates dosages and administers medications accurately in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures for medication administration.

Documentation

Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures and regulatory agencies.

Professional Growth

Demonstrates awareness of and supports St. Charles departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.

Communication and Relationships

Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.

Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement

Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implements solution(s) within scope of practice, as appropriate.

Safe Environment

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.

Customer Service

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.

Additional Duties

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.

Laws and Regulations

Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

Travel and Education

May be required to travel to other St. Charles Health System Campuses for ongoing education & training.

Department Specific Certifications

Preferred: Department specific acute care certification. (i.e. CEN, CCRN)

Experience

Required: Previous critical care, step down unit or Emergency Department experience

Preferred: Department specific acute care experience.

Conscious sedation experience